Friday Night Old-Time Fiddling

Friday Night Old-Time Fiddling

In just a few short weeks, historic Bethel will again be filled with the sound of music as we welcome youth to Bethel Fiddle Camps 2025. The wrap-up to the week-long camp on Friday night is always a treat, as you’ll hear musicians play their favorite piece and...
Youth Fiddle Camp 2025

Youth Fiddle Camp 2025

Calling all young fiddlers! The Bethel Youth Fiddle Camp is back this June in Historic Bethel, Missouri — and registration is OPEN!  Since 1988, this camp has been a cornerstone of Missouri old-time fiddling, bringing together young players (ages 8–18) for a week of...
Bethel Spring Market

Bethel Spring Market

Join us in historic Bethel for the Spring Market on Saturday, April 26th, from 9am to 4pm. Bethel was founded in 1844 as a communal colony by Wilhelm Keil and his German-American followers. The community was early noted for its handicrafts and musical band. These...
2025 Events in Bethel

2025 Events in Bethel

Bethel holds a variety of events each year, giving visitors the opportunity to learn more about our unique history. From local vendors selling their wares at Bethel Market events, to young musicians learning one-on-one with music masters at a week-long camp, we hope...
Bethel School House Project

Bethel School House Project

Bethel recently lost a very important member of the Historic Bethel German Colony Board. Wendeline Brumbaugh served this organization for decades, most recently as Colony Board President and a driving force behind humanities endeavors such as our youth and adult...